Monday, July 25, 2011

My Free Chair! Awesome!

Check out my free chair! As in, I got it for free - don't think I'm giving this away, this is MY chair! Curb picking can totally pay off, and the guy giving it away got a free sketch comedy show as I tried to shove it in my car. It didn't fit in the front seat or the back seat. The trunk was a bit of a stretch, but that's why I keep a coil of rope in my car. You know, for curb picking emergencies.

Isn't it awesome? Look at those slightly curved arms, the solid walnut frame, the vintage awesomeness. Serious, it's just awesome. <sigh> I've been wanting a chair like this for years...

Just the one teensy tiny little problem - the upholstery is crap. No, really, it's disintegrating. When I loaded it into my trunk I tipped it upside down with the back rest hanging out so the itty bitty foam pieces (think foam dust) could fall onto the road instead of in my car while I drove it home.

Once I get up the courage to reupholster this baby I'll tell you all about it. Until then it's hanging out on my front porch, adding a pop of color and awesomeness to my humdrum gray house.

I'm thinking something retro-50s floral, durable, and inexpensive. Suede would be wonderful... but not with a 13 month old and two cats. lol I may even go with oilcloth indoors so it's easily cleaned. Stay tuned...

D'Oh! I forgot about Kid and cats...yes, suede would be bad. :( Hmmm, just a thought, you could do a patchwork with scraps of fabric, then use a heavy iron interface on the backing before upholstering. Could be interesting!